Editors' Review

The Room Two is a 3D puzzle game that challenges you to unravel the secrets of the mysterious world you suddenly find yourself in. Your only initial clues are a cryptic note left by one who came before you and the trinkets you find on two tables in a shadowy room. Only by examining your surroundings closely and tinkering with various items will you be able to escape from this room and enter the next one.

Pros

Mysterious attraction: When you begin this game, it gives you just enough tantalizing details about your strange situation to draw you in. While solving the puzzles is entertaining and rewarding on its own, the game's real draw is the overarching plot that you're trying to uncover bit by bit.

Appropriate help: The game does provide you with hints if you get stuck in certain places. These generally don't spell out the whole solution for you, but they do give you an idea of where to look, and that's generally enough to get you over the hump.

Cons

Hard to see: To go along with the theme of the game, most of the rooms that you're in are shrouded in shadow with only a few light sources illuminating important objects. There are some areas, though, where the darkness makes it almost impossible to continue playing the game because you can't see the clues that you need to advance. This is definitely not a game you could play outdoors on a sunny day.

Bottom Line

The Room Two is a challenging and compelling mystery that you may have a hard time putting down. It costs $2.99 to download, and there are no additional in-app purchases. If you like this type of mystery puzzle game, it's definitely worth trying out.

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Publisher's Description

From Fireproof Games:
WARNING: Due to heavy graphics requirements, The Room Two is only compatible with the iPhone 4S & upwards, and iPod Touch 5th Generation - it is NOT compatible with the older iPhone 4 or iPod 4th Generation.Welcome to The Room Two, a physical puzzler, wrapped in a mystery game, inside a beautifully tactile 3D world. The much anticipated sequel to The Room, Apples Game of the Year 2012 and recipient of a BAFTA award, is here at last. Follow a trail of cryptic letters from an enigmatic scientist known only as "AS" into a compelling world of mystery and exploration. *******************************************************************************************************************Included in Apple's Best of 2013 Awards. An intricately woven work of fiction perfectly suited to its format, this is the sort of game that it's worth sitting in the dark for. - Pocketgamer A gorgeous-looking game offering larger locations with multiple interactive areas and puzzles. A perfect game for a cold winter's night. Eurogamer Leaves you thinking about how to solve its puzzles even when not playing; a sign of a classy game, which this most definitely is. 148Apps A superb sequel with stunning visuals, the level of complexity on display here is quite astounding. The Room Two should be on top of your gaming list. - GSM Arena An exceptionally good puzzle game; if you liked The Room, be sure to download the sequel PadGadget One of the best experiences on the iPad. Not just a game, but an experience that is not to be missed, an absolute must buy. Apple n Apps An incredibly compelling experience with clever puzzles, gorgeous visuals, and a spooky atmosphere; absolutely brimming with new ideas. The Verge*******************************************************************************************************************PICK-UP-AND-PLAY DESIGNEasy to start, hard to put down, an entrancing mix of intriguing puzzles with a simple user interface INNOVATIVE TOUCH CONTROLSA tactile experience so natural you can almost feel the surface of each object REALISTIC 3D LOCATIONSImmerse yourself in a variety of stunning environments which will challenge your puzzle solving prowess. DETAILED 3D OBJECTSPore over the intricate details of dozens of artifacts in search of their hidden secrets. UNNERVING AUDIOA haunting soundtrack and dynamic sound effects create a soundscape that reacts to your play. iCLOUD & GAMECENTER NOW SUPPORTED Share your progress between multiple devices, and unlock the all-new achievements. MULTI LANGUAGE SUPPORTAvailable in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish & Brazilian Portuguese.******************************************************************************************************************* Fireproof Games is a small independent studio based in Guildford in the United Kingdom.Find out more at fireproofgames.comFollow us @Fireproof_Games

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